“Yesterday was an historic day at MU – full of emotion and confusion,” Click wrote in a statement. “I have reviewed and reelected upon the video of me that is circulating and have written this statement to offer both apology and context for my actions.”

In the video revealed on Monday, Click suggested removing journalists by force. “Who wants to help me get this reporter out of here?” she asks. “I need some muscle over here.”

Those remarks went viral and drew fury from some, who noted that as a media professor, Click should understand the first amendment protects both her right to protest as well as reporters rights to film on public property.